Waterbury, VT Cost of Living


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Waterbury cost of living score
98.9
Less expensive
1.1% lower
than the US average
1.9% lower
than the Vermont average
Waterbury, Vermont gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 98.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.1% lower than the U.S. average and 1.9% lower than the average for Vermont.

Waterbury, VT

Housing costs in Waterbury?
A typical home costs $452,500, which is 33.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 31.3% more expensive than the average Vermont home, at $344,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Waterbury costs $1,420 per month, which is 0.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.2% more than the state average of $1,290.

Can I afford Waterbury?
To live comfortably in Waterbury, Vermont, a minimum annual income of $86,760 for a family, and $43,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Waterbury?
Waterbury, VT is known for its high cost of living. The overall cost of living index in Waterbury is 44 percent higher than the national average. Housing costs are especially expensive, with an average listing price for a three-bedroom house being around $460,000. Goods and services are also expensive, but this could be attributed to the fact that the majority of businesses are small and locally owned. Despite the high cost of living, Waterbury has become a picturesque tourist destination and many people enjoy the quality of life that it offers.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWaterburyVermontUnited States
  98.9100.8100.0
  110106.7100
  128.7128.5100.0
  140.7100.8100.0
  $452,500$344,600$338,100
  119.0%117.4%100.0%
  79.777.9100.0
  132.8110.1100.0

   100=National Average

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